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Roastery Production Assistant

Hello!

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Roastery Assistant.

As a Roastery Assistant, you'll play a crucial part in our production team, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency in roasting and packaging our coffee. This is a great opportunity to work closely with our roasting team, learn the ins and outs of the roasting process, and contribute directly to the amazing coffee experience our partners love.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment, and there is the potential to develop your coffee knowledge with comparative cuppings and roasting different origins and styles, so plenty of room to grow!

Responsibilities

  • Support the Roasting Process: Assist in the daily roasting operations, working closely with the head roaster to ensure consistent and high-quality results.

  • Packing, Labelling & Dispatch: Packing and dispatching roasted coffee efficiently and consistently.

  • Equipment Operation: Learn to operate and maintain our coffee, packing and roasting equipment, including the IMF 15kg, La Marzocco and Mahlkonig.

  • Quality Control: Conduct quality control checks to ensure consistency and excellence in every batch of roasted coffee.

  • Maintain Cleanliness: Follow established cleaning and maintenance procedures for all equipment and work areas.

  • Stock Management: Assist with stock checks.

  • Health & Safety: Adhere to all health and safety protocols.

  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the team, contributing to continuous improvement in our workflow and coffee quality.

  • Be an Ambassador: Embody our values in everything you do and contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about Coffee: You have a genuine interest in specialty coffee.

  • Detail-Oriented: You have a strong attention to detail.

  • A Team Player: You're able to work well as part of a team and support your colleagues.

  • Motivated: You're self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks, and are eager to learn new processes and machinery.

  • Adaptable: You’re flexible and willing to embrace new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

  • Communicative: You possess strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with your team.

  • Reliable: You are reliable and punctual.

  • A Proactive Contributor: You are solutions-focused and eager to embrace new challenges.

Department: Production

Location: Upside Roastery, Fairview, Dublin D03 V1N1

Wages: Negotiable depending on experience (we pay over and above the Living Wage as a baseline)

Employment type: Full-time

Please fill out the form below to apply!

Alternatively, email the same details along with a cover letter and CV to info@upsidecoffee.com

Production Assistant